Table 1

 Characteristics of liquid reflux episodes

Asymptomatic (%)Symptomatic (%)p Value
Values are median (interquartile range).
Acid (nadir pH<4)69 (50–75)94 (67–100)0.001
Fall >0.5 unit83 (64–92)100 (100–100)0.001
Fall >1.0 unit76 (56–85)100 (80–100)0.002
Gas component55 (33–67)52 (38–75)0.6